Eberechi Eze | Crystal Palace

- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Elite

- Player: Eberechi Eze

- Condition: Match-Worn & Dual Hand-Signed

- Season: 2020/21

- Size: UK8.5/US9.5

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: China

- Headline Features:

• Nike Mercurial Vapor 13 Elite pair match-worn and dual hand-signed by England international Eberechi Eze.
• Worn in Premier League competition during the 2020/21 season whilst representing Crystal Palace.
• Confirmed match use in the Premier League fixture between West Ham United and Crystal Palace at the London Stadium (1-1 draw).
• Each boot hand-signed by Eze in clear, unrushed autographs to the lateral side of the upper.
• Both boots feature the player’s squad number ‘25’ handwritten at the heel by Crystal Palace kit staff.
• Worn during the Covid-affected season when Nike temporarily halted personalised boot ID production for sponsored athletes.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Match History:

This pair have been worn in Premier League competition during the 2020/21 campaign:

Premier League:

• 16th December 2020 — West Ham United 1-1 Crystal Palace, London Stadium (2020/21 Season).

Worn during Eze’s breakout debut Premier League campaign with Crystal Palace.

- Player Features & Modifications:

• Match Wear:
  ◦ Visible elite-level Premier League wear across uppers and soleplates.
  ◦ Natural creasing and abrasion consistent with top-flight match use.
• Insoles:
  ◦ Custom insoles used by the player are still present within this pair — a rare feature. 
• Squad Identification:
  ◦ Each heel marked with squad number ‘25’ by Palace kit staff.
  ◦ Typical of Covid-era boot management when external personalisation was limited.
• Dual Hand Signatures:
  ◦ Each boot individually hand-signed by Eze to the lateral upper.
  ◦ Clear, well-positioned autographs enhancing display value.
• Model Context:
  ◦ Vapor 13 Elite generation worn during Eze’s early Premier League rise.
  ◦ Pre-Arsenal era piece from his formative top-flight campaign.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Dual Value: Both match-worn and dual hand-signed.
• Premier League Debut Era: Worn during Eze’s first season in the Premier League.
• Covid-Era Rarity: Period where Nike paused athlete ID personalisation, making squad-written markings more distinctive.
• Display-Ready: Clean dual signatures and squad markings make this an ideal framed presentation piece.
• Authenticated: Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

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• Rest of World – £75

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Match-worn & player-issued boots are preserved in their authentic condition, including natural signs of professional use.

We recomend storing boots in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Avoid cleaning, polishing, or altering the item, as this may affect its historical integrity and value.

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